Demur: Definition with Demur Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings.

Exact synonyms: Demurral, Demurrer
Generic synonyms: Objection
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

2. Verb. Take exception to. "He demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"

Exact synonyms: Except
Generic synonyms: Object
Derivative terms: Demurrer, Demurrer, Exception

3. Verb. Enter a demurrer.

Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Plead
Derivative terms: Demurral, Demurrer, Demurrer

1. v. i. To linger; to stay; to tarry.

2. v. t. To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.

3. n. Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

1. to object [v -MURRED, -MURRING, -MURS] - See also: object

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